I have dyslexia, a neurological difference that makes processing language more difficult, which makes reading and writing challenging. It makes connecting sounds to letters and words harder, making it hard to decode new words and sound them out.

What it’s like for me

Dyslexia is different from person to person. This is how it affects me.

It takes me a lot longer to read things than most people and I sometimes have to re-read things multiple times to ensure I haven’t misunderstood something.

I struggle with remembering words and retrieving them quickly, sometimes causes me to pause mid-conversation while I try to remember a word.

I have difficulty spelling and writing words, this is more common with words that are spelled similarly or have the same shape.

What support I would like

• Be patient with me, I might ask you to repeat or reword something I didn’t understand.
• If you are describing something complex I might ask you to map it visually for me.
• Written instructions are easier for me if they’re clear and well-structured (bullet points, short paragraphs, or diagrams help).